diffuse large cell lymphoma

diffuse large cell lymphoma
a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma composed of large cleaved and noncleaved cells in a diffuse pattern of infiltration; it is similar to the diffuse mixed variety and has an intermediate grade of malignancy.

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